SIDNEY -- Sidney Public Schools recently announced a new program for families to pay for student lunches.

e-Funds for Schools is a program that offers parents and guardians an online option for making lunch payments. The program is expected to be available beginning February 1.

The e-Funds for Schools service is offered by a third-party service provider. The service provider offer charges $1.75 convenience fee per transaction. For credit or debit card payments, there is a fee of $2.95 per $100.

The family or guardian is in full control of the account. No payments will be allowed without consent. An email verification is sent informing the responsible party of a pending payment

Sidney School District will not request nor keep financial information of e-Funds for Schools participating families. Payment history is available. Customers can set up a recurring payment or may a one-time payment. 

For more information, see e-fundsforschools.com.